Jay-Z (a.k.a. Jigga, Hova, or Young Hov'; born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York) is a rap/hip hop performer and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Besides pursuing his own career, Jay-Z was one of the founders of Roc-a-Fella Records, a successful hip-hop label which also launched the careers of Beanie Sigel, Kanye West, Memphis Bleek, Young Gunz, Freeway, and others. Known for his metaphoric lines, freestyling abilities, crafty wordplay, and blending of street and popular hip hop, Jay-Z became one of the most respected rappers in the music industry before announcing his retirement from recording in 2004. Jay-Z was later appointed the new president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings. As of 2005, he is estimated to be worth $320 million, and is dating R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles.
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Employee: can I have another cupboard to store things in my office?
Manager: we are presently seeking to "par down" the amount of storage in this particular area.
Manager: we are presently seeking to "par down" the amount of storage in this particular area.
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Guy 2:Dude, she's a total par head!
Guy 1:That sucks . . . can I have a shot at her?
Guy 2:Dude, she's a total par head!
Guy 1:That sucks . . . can I have a shot at her?
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Get the sauce par mug.(v.) To disagree with someone's actions when they are offensive or disparaging towards you.
When somebody has offended you, or boyed you off, you should reply saying "par". It's similar in usage to allow, but you omit the pronoun, and this can only be used when somebody is offending you personally.
When somebody has offended you, or boyed you off, you should reply saying "par". It's similar in usage to allow, but you omit the pronoun, and this can only be used when somebody is offending you personally.
Excitable Friend: "Did you hear, Jonny had sex with your gash?"
You: "Par. I'm safe with him, though."
You: "Par. I'm safe with him, though."
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Get the par mug.a slang term for cocaine. for some reason this term is only known in Michigan. for waht fuckin reason i dont kno. par goes up your nose and sits on your brain. how awesome. also if you are in the sparta area you might wanna find a lil dude called Quallude. grams ounces pounds keys eigths balls whatthe fuck ever you need. purple to green to tan to white to brown to holy shit i think thats it
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